80 MINUTES IN 80 SECONDS:
The Panthers didn't play that badly in the first half but trailed 18-0 at the break. Already running into a stiff breeze, the visitors lost Elijah Taylor for 10 minutes after a professional foul in the sixth minute. The Roosters scored next set through Aidan Guerra after some brilliant quick hands from Roger Tuivasa-Sheck. Ivan Cleary's men survived the remaining eight minutes with 12 men but the Chooks doubled their lead in the 17th minute when Mitchell Aubusson exploited some tired defence. Nothing was going the Panthers' way. Sika Manu was placed on report for a high shot on James Maloney after the Roosters pivot threw a forward pass in the 34th minute. Instead of getting the ball back on attack the tired Panthers were forced to do more defence and the Tricolours struck through Frenchman Remi Casty almost immediately lead by three converted tries. The Roosters blew a 24-point lead against the Sharks two weeks ago and they conceded five consecutive penalties - and the first try of the second stanza - when Bryce Cartwright powered over on the hour. But there would be no meltdown this week as Maloney slotted a penalty goal 14 minutes from time before Boyd Cordner scored a double in the final nine minutes to seal the win.

WHO KILLED IT?
Roosters back-rower Aidan Guerra was everywhere for the hosts and threw in a try for good measure. His back-row partner Boyd Cordner, who played junior footy with injured Newcastle forward Alex McKinnon, also had a busy afternoon and scored twice late to cap a strong individual effort. Special mention to Sonny Bill Williams who got through 80 minutes despite not being able to have any food or drink in daylight hours as part of Ramadan.

WHO STANK IT UP?
Ok, so they won the game but Roosters halves James Maloney and Mitchell Pearce still need to lift considerably if the Chooks are going to go back-to-back. They did some good things but both were guilty of forcing the action more than once to let the Panthers off the hook.

WHAT DO I NEED TO KNOW?
Penrith back-rower Sika Manu was put on report for a high tackle on Maloney. Roosters utility Mitch Aubusson left the field with a shoulder injury late in the game. The Roosters will stay in fifth spot with the win on 24 points, equal with South Sydney. The Panthers stay second for now but could drop to third by the end of the round.

WHAT THE...: Why was Mitchell Pearce denied a try on the half-hour? He made a one-on-one strip on Matt Moylan but was ruled to have knocked on despite appearing to send the ball backwards.

LOOK OUT UP AHEAD:
The Roosters travel to Newcastle to take on the Knights on Friday night. The Panthers host the Sharks at Bathurst on Saturday afternoon.